Research Program Coordinator Community College Engagement & Project Management

Research Program Coordinator Community College Engagement & Project Management

The Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources at the LBJ School of Public Affairs seeks a highly motivated professional to support the Director and Center staff in advancing the Employment Outcomes Support Project. This role combines communications coordination with project management, ensuring that community college partners and stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout all phases of project work, facilitating smooth operations across multiple institutions, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Schedule meetings and events with community colleges and key stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with community college staff, the Director, RMC staff, and partners.
• Draft and distribute newsletters, email updates, and other communications for community college stakeholders.
• Maintain and update contact lists for participating colleges.
• In collaboration with the Director, prepare materials for webinars, presentations, and convenings.
• Take detailed notes during meetings with community colleges and track identified needs, working with the Director to ensure appropriate processes and follow-up actions are in place.

Coordinate internal and external deadlines across RMC staff, community colleges, and stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in public affairs, communications, education, social sciences, or a related field.

At least 3 years of experience in communications, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

$60,000 + depending on qualifications.

Applications must include :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.